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Grocery Budget Challenge | January Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

O n the 30th of each month, between January and November in 2014 , we will meet here to discuss our challenges and successes for the month. How did we do in January? January’s homework was to figure out your monthly grocery budget and start meal planning. My success : My January grocery budget was $450.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! I know I do. Brand name TVs.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. for Week of January 3-January 7/11- Headed Overseas Edition. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition. for the Week of January 17-21/11- Spread the Happiness Edition. If you ask me, always go for those who are fee for service.

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

Family Balance Sheet

Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month. January: $26.75 How did you frugal in January? Chicken, Pinto Beans & Rice Casserole. Chicken, Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadillas. Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry from Skinny Taste. Shepard’s Pie from Jo Cooks.

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P.E.P for the Week of January 17-21/11- Spread the Happiness Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Young and Thrifty looks at Canadian vs. US Travel rewards cards and finds that the canucks are being short changed. Balance Junkie discusses the January effect and shares 10 ways we can improve our financial situation in 2011. So, are you going to make an effort to smile more? Now on with the PEP’s of the week. Managing Money.

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The 30K Challenge: Online Money Bloggers

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The race to $30,000 starts January 1, 2012. 5 Ways For Thrifty People To Make a Few Extra Dollars Online. If you have been blogging for some time and want to ramp up your online income, you may want to consider joining the 30k Challenge with me. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter Has Joined The Yakezie Challenge. Book Challenge.

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Babies R Us: BOGO BabyGanics Baby Wipes

For the Mommas

Babies R Us is having a super baby sale this weekend, January 14-17. Thanks, The Thrifty Couple. Boxes of BabyGanics organic wipes are BOGO. BabyGanics Wipes 400 ct. box – $10. BOGO sale (no coupon required). $5 5 each wyb 2 (1.3 cents per wipe). Click here for more Babies R Us 4 Day Super Sale deals. Don't miss the newest deals.